Scrubber



(N0 Model.)-

' A. E. ROBINSON.

SGRUBBER.

1%. 358,625. Patented Mar. 1, 1 887.

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ARTHUR E. ROBINSON, OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA.

I SCRUBBER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 358,625, dated March 1, 1887.

' I Application filed May 11, 1886. Serial No. 261,876. (No modeLl To all whom it may concern:

- Be it known that I, ARTHUR E.:ROBINSON", a citizen of the United States, residing at St. Paul, in the county of Ramsey audState of Minnesota, have invented new and useful Improvements. in Scrubbers, of which the following isa specification.

My invention relates to certain novel and useful improvements in scrubbers or devices for cleansing floor and other surfaces by water and soap, and the especial purpose thereof is to provide a simple device by which the soap may be contained, applied in substantially equal quantities" to the surfaces cleansed, and consumed with the greatest degree of economy.

The invention consists in the several novel features of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter fully set forth, and definitely pointed out in the claim annexed to this specification.- v 7 Referring to the drawings forming part of this application, Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating my invention. Fig. 2 is a vertical longitudinal section of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a view showing a modification.

In the drawings, the reference-numeral 1 designates the scrubber, which, as illustrated, formed of rubber vulcanized. sufficiently to pcssess the required degree of flexibility or elasticity. I may, however, nnnploy any other suitable material, such as wood or other sub stance, as shown in Fig. 8, and fully described hereinafter.

in Figs. 1 and 2 the body of the scrubber is made of a plate of rubber, 2, having at interrails transverse ribs of rubber 3, and provided those parts between said ribs with series of peribrations a, running parallel. with said. ribs and penetrating into an interior chamber or space, 5,within the scrubber.

The top of the implement consists of a flat plate, 6, Which, in conjunction with body portion of the plate 6 body part 2 by a cut, 8, as a leaving that portion free to rise upward, as in Fig. 1. The purpose of this construction is to enable the operator to insert soap within the chamber 5, whereupon, by dipping the scrubber in water and applying it to the surface to be cleansed the dissolved soap will-flow out through the perforations 4.

I may form the body of the scrubber of wood or other material, as in Fig. 3, and instead of the ribs 3 bristles, may be used, the perforations 4 being formed between the transverse lines of bristles. In this construction the rear part of the plate, which is shown at 6, Fig. 3, will be hinged to the plate -6.

By this invention the soap is easily and equally applied to the surface operated upon,

and the consumption thereof is greatly economized. When the scrubber is not in use, it is placed where the water may readily escape, and the soap is left in the chamber 5, and is thereby not only prevented from wasting, but

is provided with a convenient place ofstorage where it is at all times ready for immediate use.

I propose to so construct the scrubber that a pole-handle may be applied instead of the handle 7, whereby the scrubber maybe used upon windows or other elevated or inaccessihle points, or as a mop.

I may, if desired, insert a sponge in the chamber 5, or any other absorbent material.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim i its a new article of manufacture, a soapholder and scrubber consisting of the body 1, having the soapehamber 5, the perforated. rubber plate 52, and. the top plate, 5, located at one end of the body, and detached from the sides and end thereof, to permit said plate to swing outward for the insertion of the soap,

substantially as described.

in testimony whereof I affix signature in presence of two witnesses.

ARTHUR E.

illifill'. Witnesses:

A. RUTHERFORD,

GEO. 'W, REA, 

